| Author |
Brentano, Clemens, 1778-1842 |
| Title |
Geschichte vom braven Kasperl und dem schönen Annerl
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Eleni Christofaki and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Geschichte vom braven Kasperl und dem schönen Annerl" by Clemens Brentano is a narrative work likely written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the characters Kasperl, an Ulan, and Annerl, his beloved, as they navigate themes of honor, love, and tragic fate against the backdrop of societal expectations and personal struggles. At the start of the tale, we meet an old woman sitting on the steps of a noble house, seemingly lost and waiting in vain for her grandson Kasperl. The locals speculate about her situation, revealing her journey and connection to Kasperl, who is depicted as a noble yet tragic figure. As the old woman recounts the story of her past and the honor-driven challenges that young Kasperl faces—primarily revolving around societal expectations and personal integrity—the narrative unfolds to showcase themes of love, loss, and the harsh realities of life. The setting transitions from the unfamiliarity of the urban landscape back to memories intertwined with grief for lost loved ones, establishing a poignant tone that resonates throughout Brentano's exploration of human emotions and the consequences of pursuing honor at the cost of personal happiness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Honor
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| Subject |
Love stories
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| Subject |
Germany -- History -- Coalition Wars, 1789-1814 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Germany -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Weltschmerz
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4503 |
| Release Date |
Oct 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 9, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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